Description
A flavorful and easy Instant Pot recipe featuring chicken, vegetables, and brown rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain brown rice (rinsed)
- 3 large carrots (peeled and cut into diagonal slices (about 3/4-inch-thick))
- 2 large red bell peppers (cut into wide strips (about 3/4 inch), halved if long)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (or substitute 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or unsalted chicken broth)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)
Instructions
- Set a 6-quart or larger Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Add the coconut oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.
- Add the rinsed brown rice, carrot, red pepper, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, turmeric, and coriander. Stir to coat the rice in the oil and spices and cook until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in a splash of the almond milk. Scrape a spoon along the bottom to make sure there are no stuck-on bits of food. Stir in the remaining almond milk.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on top. Then, cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure (manual) for 20 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, and then vent to release the remaining pressure.
- Uncover and remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board. Dice or shred with two forks and return to the pot.
- Stir in the peas, then taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve hot, topped with cilantro.
Notes
- Before cooking, ensure the brown rice is thoroughly rinsed to remove excess starch.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute chicken broth for the almond milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg